Jay-Z

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What was Jay-Z's job?Jay-Z
2. What is the real name?Shawn Corey Carter
3. What is the founded roc-a-fella records?1994
4. Who is Jay‑Z and what does he do?Jay‑Z is a famous rapper and a smart businessman. He makes music and runs many companies.
5. How did Jay‑Z start his music career?He grew up in the Marcy housing projects and was helped by a friend named Jaz‑O. In 1994 he helped start a record label called Roc‑A‑Fella.

Braggadocio: Boastful or arrogant behavior or speech, often used in hip-hop lyrics to express confidence and success.
Billboard Hot 100: A music chart that ranks the top 100 singles in the United States based on sales, radio airplay, and online streaming.
Record Executive: A person who manages or leads a record label or music company.
Entertainment Agency: A company that represents artists, athletes, or other performers and helps them find work and manage their careers.